Federal Court Interpreter

OVERVIEW

The Federal Court Interpreter training program prepares you to sit for the oral component of any State or Federal Court Interpreting Examinations offered in the United States. This program is language specific – Spanish/English

You will acquire the three interpreting skills – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. You will learn the proper transfer of Criminal and Civil terminology into Spanish. Intensive online interpreting laboratory practices will give you the opportunity to practice what is learned in each lecture.

Prepares You For...

Careers:

Certified State and Federal Court Interpreter

OBJECTIVE

What You'll Learn...

You will master the three interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. Furthermore, students will learn the transfer of high, regular and low register terminology into both languages – Spanish and English.

Criminal and civil terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language

Drug, firearm, fingerprint, gang terminology

Juvenile Court terminology

Children’s Court terminology

The necessary material to sit in either a State or Federal Spanish Court Interpreter examination

Courtroom protocol

Ethics of the Court interpreter

DETAILS

State and Federal Spanish Court Interpreter certification examinations are rigorous exams that require intensive training and access to practices. The Federal Court Interpreter program includes the finest online interpreting laboratory in the market. You will be able to practice numerous court cases as if they were in an actual court proceeding, both at the state and the federal levels.

The material presented in each lecture is immediately practices in the online laboratory to make sure that you are able not only to memorize the transfer of a word or phrase, but also are able to interpret as it is required in a court of law.

This program also prepares you to interpret in any civil deposition and any other legal proceeding in the criminal and in the civil jurisdictions.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive nine (9) months to complete this program.

PREREQUISITES

Students should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. They should be comfortable in a Windows or Mac environment, and have the ability to launch and close activities.

INSTRUCTOR

Nestor Wagner is a certified Court and Medical Interpreter who has been teaching interpreting courses since 1990. He has the highest pass rate of certified court interpreters in the nation. He has published several books in the interpreting community.

Mr. Wagner is involved in the examination process for Immigration Interpreters and Analytical Linguists.

He participates as speakers in national and international conferences on Criminal, Civil and Immigration Court terminology, advanced interpreting skills, and localization in the transfer of legal and non-legal terminology. Mr. Wagner holds a Master degree from the University of Washington.

FAQS

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.
2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive nine (9) months to complete the program.
3. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.
4. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No.
5. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
6. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

7. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
8. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
10. Can I use a Mac?
Yes.

11. How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right. You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly.

12. When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

13. Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes, you will be prepared to sit for any State or Federal Certified Spanish Court Interpreter exam.